0
The advantages of breeder reactors is that the neutrons from the uranium + plutonium expended in the reaction are used to generate more fissile material (plutonium and in some designs other fissionable transuranic elements). In other words you are getting two thing out of one. This allows nearly complete use of the uranium that was mined instead of just the 0.7% of it that is uranium-235 that other reactors are limited to using, reducing the waste of depleted uranium.
The disadvantages of breeder reactors are:
- It has to be cooled with liquid metals (e.g. sodium, potassium, NaK alloy)
- It is even more complicated and more expensive than normal reactors
- It has some potential for the misuse of the plutonium by terrorists, so will require more security
Wiki User
∙ 9y ago
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoAdvantages:
1) the neutrons from the uranium+plutonium expended in the reaction are used to generate more fissile material (plutonium). Thus you kind of get a two-for-the-price-of-one deal going there.
Disadavantages
1) has to be cooled with liquid sodium
2) even more complicated and expensive than a normal reactor
3) potential for misuse of plutonium by terrorists.
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoThey can produce more fissile fuel than they consume, from U238 or thorium. However the fuel cycle has to involve chemical treatment of the irradiated material, which is a costly process with undesirable radioactive by products. At present there is no great incentive to develop such reactors but this could change in the future.
they create less radioactive waste.
Wiki User
∙ 9y agoThere are many ways that a Nuclear Fission Reactor is used, 1) To produce Plutonium or Tritium for Bombs. 2) To generate Electricity.
A Nuclear Reactor generates Electricity that is clean and Cost efficient. But the Main disadvantage is That a steam or hydrogen-oxygen explosion can cause a lot of environmental impacts.
Wiki User
∙ 15y agothey don't exist yet. they're building one, but construction hasn't started yet.
Wiki User
∙ 6y agoA breeder reactor produce more fissile material than consume. I suppose that very serious disadvantages doesn't exist.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What are the three main advantages of a fusion reactor compared to a fission reactor?
Nuclear fusion reactors do not exist yet as we don't know how to build them. All nuclear reactors are nuclear fission reactors.
What is the average output MW of a fusion reactor?
Zero, there are no practical fusion reactors. All existing prototype designs for fusion reactors take far more energy input to make them run than they generate.
What temperature is required for fusion to happen?
In tokamak reactors, approx 300 million degC
What does nuclear energy include?
Mostly power plants operating with fission reactors. Also experiments with nuclear fusion, and nuclear weapons
What advantages would a fusion reactor have over the fission reactors currently being operated?
Plenty of cheap fuel, and no radioactive waste.
Do fusion powers nuclear reactors?
No. Our reactors are fission reactors. We haven't yet mastered fusion reactors for power.
Are all-stars fusion reactors?
Yes, stars are fusion reactors.
Are nuclear fusion dangerus?
Well, fusion bombs are, but fusion reactors should not be (if we can build them).
What are the three main advantages of a fusion reactor compared to a fission reactor?
Nuclear fusion reactors do not exist yet as we don't know how to build them. All nuclear reactors are nuclear fission reactors.
How is Nuclear fusion used?
In test reactors.
What are the two type of reactors?
There are fission and fusion reactors. However, at present (2016) there is no commercial fusion reactor which can produce more energy than is required to operate it.
What is the average output MW of a fusion reactor?
Zero, there are no practical fusion reactors. All existing prototype designs for fusion reactors take far more energy input to make them run than they generate.
What do scientists use in fusion reactors?
There are fuel pellets and laser beams inside fusion reactors. But note that we have not build a successful one. The technical problems are overwhelming at this point.
How do you get Portable Fusion Reactors in Mafia Wars?
randomly in the jobs and fights
What has the author Terry Kammash written?
Terry Kammash has written: 'Fusion reactor physics' -- subject(s): Fusion reactors
Are nuclear reactors and atomic reactors the same thing?
yes. If they ever perfect hydrogen fusion reactors, then maybe someone will have to come up with a clearer description, but until now, they are the same.
Where has nuclear fusion been used?
Mostly in test reactors, though some operational reactors (though only a small number) are in service. Also, if you have ever heard of an H-bomb, or a hydrogen bomb, that is nuclear fusion.
